}}{{tnr}}'''Steve Stadelman''' is a [[Democratic]] member of the [[Illinois State Senate]], representing [[Illinois State Senate District 34|District 34]]. He was first elected to the chamber in 2012.

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Stadelman has been a news anchor/reporter for WTVO-TV Channel 17 since May 1987. He earned his BA in journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.<ref>[http://www.linkedin.com/pub/steve-stadelman/5/900/501 ''LinkedIn,'' "Steve Stadelman," accessed January 11, 2012]</ref>

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Stadelman earned his B.A. in Journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His professional experience includes working as a news anchor/reporter for WTVO-TV Channel 17.<ref>[http://www.linkedin.com/pub/steve-stadelman/5/900/501 ''LinkedIn,'' "Steve Stadelman," accessed January 11, 2012]</ref>

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==Committee assignments==

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===2013-2014===

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At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Stadelman served on the following committees:

:Excerpt: "The Rockford area continues to have one of the highest unemployment rates in the state. We need a new approach to creating jobs."

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:Excerpt: "Job creation and development are a top priority. Steve believes in an innovative approach to jobs, one that emphasizes the natural connection to education. The Rockford area continues to have one of the highest unemployment rates in the state, and Steve offers a series of strategies for creating jobs that also involves downtown redevelopment, transportation improvements and incentives for small businesses..."

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*'''The Budget

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:Excerpt: "Fixing budgetary problems requires a multifaceted approach. Steve believes in the collective bargaining rights of public employees, but he recognizes that reform must come from negotiation and the sharing of sacrifices. He will fight for budget solutions that benefit the middle class..."

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*'''Good Government

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:Excerpt: "As a television reporter and news anchor, Steve spent 25 years advocating for viewers’ interests and keeping a watchful eye on government. He will do the same for voters in the 34th District as State Senator. Steve believes in legislative accountability, and he supports abolishing the abused legislative scholarship program."

*'''Education

*'''Education

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:Excerpt: "We need to do a better job of preparing our students for college and careers. There’s no better investment in our future."

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:Excerpt: "As the father of four children, Steve Stadelman has a specific interest in assuring high-quality public education. He will fight to get schools the resources they need. Steve believes that we need to do a better job of preparing our students for college and careers because there’s no better investment in our future."

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*'''Seniors

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:Excerpt: "Older adults deserve to have affordable and reliable health care, financial security and a dignified quality of life. Steve believes in the rights of seniors."

==Elections==

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:: ''See also: [[Illinois State Senate elections, 2012]]''

:: ''See also: [[Illinois State Senate elections, 2012]]''

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Stadelman is running in the [[State legislative elections, 2012|2012 election]] for [[Illinois State Senate elections, 2012|Illinois State Senate]] District 34. Stadelman defeated [[Dan Lewandowski]], [[Glenn Patterson]] and [[Marla Wilson]] in the Democratic primary on March 20, 2012. Incumbent [[Dave Syverson]] is not running for re-election in District 34. Stadelman will face Republican [[Frank Gambino]] in the general on November 6, 2012.<ref>[http://www.elections.il.gov/InfoForCandidates.aspx ''Illinois State Board of Elections'' "Candidate List," December 5, 2011]</ref>

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Stadelman won election in the [[State legislative elections, 2012|2012 election]] for [[Illinois State Senate elections, 2012|Illinois State Senate]] District 34. Stadelman defeated [[Dan Lewandowski]], [[Glenn Patterson]] and [[Marla Wilson]] in the Democratic primary on March 20, 2012 and defeated [[Frank Gambino]] (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.<ref>[http://www.elections.il.gov/InfoForCandidates.aspx ''Illinois State Board of Elections'', "Candidate List," accessed December 5, 2011]</ref><ref>[http://www.elections.il.gov/Downloads/ElectionInformation/VoteTotals/2012GPOfficialVote.pdf ''Illinois State Board of Elections'', "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed May 14, 2014]</ref><ref>[http://www.elections.il.gov/Downloads/ElectionInformation/VoteTotals/2012GPOfficialVote.pdf ''Illinois Secretary of State'', "2012 Primary Results," accessed May 15, 2014]</ref><ref>[http://www.elections.il.gov/Downloads/ElectionInformation/VoteTotals/2012GEOfficialVote.pdf ''Illinois State Board of Elections'', “Official Vote - November 6, 2012 General Election,” accessed December 31, 2012]</ref>

Issues

Campaign themes

2012

Excerpt: "Job creation and development are a top priority. Steve believes in an innovative approach to jobs, one that emphasizes the natural connection to education. The Rockford area continues to have one of the highest unemployment rates in the state, and Steve offers a series of strategies for creating jobs that also involves downtown redevelopment, transportation improvements and incentives for small businesses..."

The Budget

Excerpt: "Fixing budgetary problems requires a multifaceted approach. Steve believes in the collective bargaining rights of public employees, but he recognizes that reform must come from negotiation and the sharing of sacrifices. He will fight for budget solutions that benefit the middle class..."

Good Government

Excerpt: "As a television reporter and news anchor, Steve spent 25 years advocating for viewers’ interests and keeping a watchful eye on government. He will do the same for voters in the 34th District as State Senator. Steve believes in legislative accountability, and he supports abolishing the abused legislative scholarship program."

Education

Excerpt: "As the father of four children, Steve Stadelman has a specific interest in assuring high-quality public education. He will fight to get schools the resources they need. Steve believes that we need to do a better job of preparing our students for college and careers because there’s no better investment in our future."

Seniors

Excerpt: "Older adults deserve to have affordable and reliable health care, financial security and a dignified quality of life. Steve believes in the rights of seniors."

Endorsements

Campaign donors

Comprehensive donor information for Stadelman is available dating back to 2012. Based on available campaign finance records, Stadelman raised a total of $476,996 during that time period. This information was last updated on July 17, 2013.[8]